Takumi
Skillful, artisan; a name of Japanese origin signifying expert craftsmanship.
Name Census estimates that about 478 living Americans carry the first name Takumi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Takumi today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Takumi births was 2007 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Takumi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Takumi with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
478
~ 1 in 717,059 Americans
Peak year
2007
25 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,748
Tracked since 1920
Census
Takumi in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 512 people with the first name Takumi, which placed it at #20,244 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#20,244
National first-name rank
People counted
512
512 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
73.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Takumi
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Takumi is Asian/Pacific Islander at 73.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (16.2%) and Hispanic (5.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Takumi described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Takumi at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander73.8% · 378
- Two or more races16.2% · 83
- Hispanic or Latino5.3% · 27
- White3.5% · 18
- Black or African American0.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 3
Popularity
Takumi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Takumi from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 183 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Takumi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Takumi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Takumis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Takumi
The name Takumi is of Japanese origin and has been in use for centuries. It is derived from the verb "takumu," which means "to make" or "to construct." The name Takumi is often associated with skilled artisans or craftsmen who create beautiful and intricate works of art or functional objects.
In ancient Japanese texts, the word "takumi" is often used to describe highly skilled individuals who possess exceptional mastery in their respective fields. These individuals were revered for their dedication, patience, and attention to detail, qualities that were essential in the creation of exquisite works of art or functional objects.
The earliest recorded use of the name Takumi dates back to the 8th century CE, when it appeared in historical records and literature. During this time, Japan was experiencing a cultural renaissance, and the arts and crafts flourished under the patronage of the imperial court and wealthy aristocrats.
One of the earliest and most notable individuals named Takumi was Takumi no Kunikoshi, a renowned sword smith who lived during the late Heian period (794-1185 CE). His swords were highly prized for their exceptional quality and craftsmanship, and many of his works are still preserved in museums and private collections today.
Another famous Takumi was Takumi Tamamura (1888-1963), a master potter who played a significant role in reviving and preserving traditional Japanese pottery techniques. His works were celebrated for their elegance, simplicity, and adherence to traditional methods.
In the field of architecture, Takumi Satoh (1904-1977) was a prominent figure who designed numerous notable buildings, including the Tokyo International Forum and the Saitama Super Arena. His designs were characterized by their harmonious blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics and modern architectural principles.
In the realm of traditional Japanese cuisine, Takumi Hayakawa (1920-1992) was a renowned chef and restaurateur who dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the art of Japanese culinary traditions. His restaurant, Takumi, in Kyoto, was widely acclaimed for its authentic and exquisite kaiseki cuisine.
Another notable Takumi was Takumi Tezuka (1903-1983), a pioneering animator and filmmaker who is often regarded as the "Father of Japanese Animation." His works, such as the classic film "Chikara to Ikikazeru" (1933), were groundbreaking and influential in the development of Japanese animation.
The name Takumi continues to hold a special significance in Japanese culture, representing the pursuit of excellence, dedication, and mastery in one's craft or profession. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving traditional skills and techniques while also embracing innovation and creativity.
People
Takumi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Takumi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Takumi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Takumi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 478 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Takumi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 717,059 US residents.
Is Takumi a common name?
We classify Takumi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 495 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Takumi most popular?
The single biggest year for Takumi was 2007, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Takumi is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Takumi in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 512 people with the name Takumi, or 0.17 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #20,244 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Takumi in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Takumi?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Takumi leans strongly male. 482 people counted with this name were male (95.3%), compared with 24 female bearers (4.7%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Takumi?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Takumi is Asian/Pacific Islander at 73.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (16.2%) and Hispanic (5.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Takumi most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Takumi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 73.8% (378 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Takumi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Takumi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Takumi in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Takumi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Takumi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Takumi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Takumi as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Takumi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.